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Ireland's housing system is broken, primarily due to ineffective government policies. Leaving properties vacant and derelict for decades should not be tolerated, especially during a housing emergency. Homelessness has reached a record 16,353 people—including 2,391 families, 252 people over 65, and more than 5,145 children—now relying on emergency accommodation....

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Only in Ireland🙈 103 completed apartments at Old Naas Road, Bluebell, Dublin have stood empty for two and a half years. This is happening in the middle of a housing emergency, with homelessness reaching a record 16,353 people—including 2,391 families, 252 people over 65, and more than 5,145 children—now accessing emergency homeless accommodation. #DerelictIreland #HousingCrisis #Dublin In my visualisation, red blocks represent Derelict and Vacant Sites.
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Only in Ireland🙈 103 completed apartments at Old Naas Road, Bluebell, Dublin have stood empty for two and a half years. This is happening in the middle of a housing emergency, with homelessness reaching a record 16,353 people—including 2,391 families, 252 people over 65, and more than 5,145 children—now accessing emergency homeless accommodation. #DerelictIreland #HousingCrisis #Dublin In my visualisation, red blocks represent Derelict and Vacant Sites.

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Only in Ireland!😡 In the midst of a housing crisis—17,517 people, including 5,571 children, are relying on emergency accommodation—and with rents and house prices unaffordable to the vast majority, there are still so many derelict and vacant buildings throughout Ireland. Here is one example in Dublin; in my visualisation, the red blocks represent some of the derelict and vacant sites along Upper and Lower Ormond Quay in Dublin City. #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #Dublin #Ireland
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Only in Ireland!😡 In the midst of a housing crisis—17,517 people, including 5,571 children, are relying on emergency accommodation—and with rents and house prices unaffordable to the vast majority, there are still so many derelict and vacant buildings throughout Ireland. Here is one example in Dublin; in my visualisation, the red blocks represent some of the derelict and vacant sites along Upper and Lower Ormond Quay in Dublin City. #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #Dublin #Ireland

Rob Cross

30,975 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

A river of dereliction and vacancy runs through it. In the midst of a housing crisis, a record 17,548 people are accessing state-funded emergency accommodation across Ireland, including 11,944 adults and 5,604 children. In my visualisation, the red blocks represent some of the derelict and vacant sites along the River Liffey quays in Dublin City. #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #Dublin #Ireland
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A river of dereliction and vacancy runs through it. In the midst of a housing crisis, a record 17,548 people are accessing state-funded emergency accommodation across Ireland, including 11,944 adults and 5,604 children. In my visualisation, the red blocks represent some of the derelict and vacant sites along the River Liffey quays in Dublin City. #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #Dublin #Ireland

Rob Cross

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The corner at the junction of Marlborough Street and Parnell Street next to the An Bord Pleanála offices in Dublin's Inner City has been derelict for years. It's astonishing how dereliction is tolerated in Ireland, especially in one of the most deprived areas in Ireland, if not Europe. Dereliction should be treated as a social crime against the state and must not be tolerated—particularly with 14,864 people nationwide in emergency accommodation, including 10,686 in Dublin. This represents a 9% increase over 2024. The red blocks in my graphic represent some of the derelict and vacant sites in Dublin City. #DerelictIreland #HousingCrisis #VacantIreland #Dublin
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The corner at the junction of Marlborough Street and Parnell Street next to the An Bord Pleanála offices in Dublin's Inner City has been derelict for years. It's astonishing how dereliction is tolerated in Ireland, especially in one of the most deprived areas in Ireland, if not Europe. Dereliction should be treated as a social crime against the state and must not be tolerated—particularly with 14,864 people nationwide in emergency accommodation, including 10,686 in Dublin. This represents a 9% increase over 2024. The red blocks in my graphic represent some of the derelict and vacant sites in Dublin City. #DerelictIreland #HousingCrisis #VacantIreland #Dublin

Rob Cross

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My graphic shows the number of vacant and derelict sites highlighted in red in Dublin City. The housing system in Ireland is in crisis, primarily due to ineffective governmental policies. The prolonged dereliction of properties should be considered social vandalism, a crime against the state and the common good. An effective vacant and derelict tax, coupled with a compulsory sales order, could dissuade landlords from hoarding land, particularly sites that have been vacant and derelict for an extended period. It's worth mentioning the latest Department of Housing figures, which show another record in the number of homeless people in Ireland. At the end of June, 14,303 people were homeless in this country. This included 2,093 families and 4,404 children, a 17% increase compared to the same time last year. #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #Dublin #Ireland
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My graphic shows the number of vacant and derelict sites highlighted in red in Dublin City. The housing system in Ireland is in crisis, primarily due to ineffective governmental policies. The prolonged dereliction of properties should be considered social vandalism, a crime against the state and the common good. An effective vacant and derelict tax, coupled with a compulsory sales order, could dissuade landlords from hoarding land, particularly sites that have been vacant and derelict for an extended period. It's worth mentioning the latest Department of Housing figures, which show another record in the number of homeless people in Ireland. At the end of June, 14,303 people were homeless in this country. This included 2,093 families and 4,404 children, a 17% increase compared to the same time last year. #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #Dublin #Ireland

Rob Cross

26,499 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

It's frustrating to see how dysfunctional Ireland has become. This could be resolved if local and national governments showed genuine political will to act for the common good rather than serve vested interests. Meanwhile, 16,996 people are living in emergency accommodation—including 5,321 children under 18 and 11,675 adults—the highest homeless figures ever recorded.😡 In my visualisation, red blocks represent some of the Derelict and Vacant Sites in Phibsborough, Dublin 7. #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #Dublin #Ireland
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It's frustrating to see how dysfunctional Ireland has become. This could be resolved if local and national governments showed genuine political will to act for the common good rather than serve vested interests. Meanwhile, 16,996 people are living in emergency accommodation—including 5,321 children under 18 and 11,675 adults—the highest homeless figures ever recorded.😡 In my visualisation, red blocks represent some of the Derelict and Vacant Sites in Phibsborough, Dublin 7. #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #Dublin #Ireland

Rob Cross

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In Ireland tonight, 15,378 people—including 4,653 children—are in emergency accommodation. My graphic of Limerick City reveals extensive derelict and vacant sites, alongside widespread land hoarding by developers and the government. Little wonder we face a National Housing Crisis. #DerelictLimerick #Limerick #Ireland #DerelictIreland #HousingCrisis #VacantIreland
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In Ireland tonight, 15,378 people—including 4,653 children—are in emergency accommodation. My graphic of Limerick City reveals extensive derelict and vacant sites, alongside widespread land hoarding by developers and the government. Little wonder we face a National Housing Crisis. #DerelictLimerick #Limerick #Ireland #DerelictIreland #HousingCrisis #VacantIreland

Rob Cross

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Landowners owe councils €50 million as 90% of vacant site levies go unpaid. Intended to prevent land hoarding and accelerate housing development, only €138,335 of €9.6 million owed in 2022 was collected. Thirteen of 31 local authorities issued no demands, and of the 18 that did, only four collected any money. Dublin City Council imposed nearly €4.9 million in levies but collected nothing. My graphic shows the number of vacant and derelict sites highlighted in red in Dublin City. The housing system in Ireland is in crisis, primarily due to ineffective governmental policies. The prolonged dereliction of properties should be considered social vandalism, a crime against the state and the common good. An effective vacant and derelict tax, coupled with a compulsory sales order, could dissuade landlords from hoarding land, particularly sites that have been vacant and derelict for an extended period. It's worth mentioning the latest Department of Housing figures, which show another record in the number of homeless people in Ireland. At the end of June, 14,303 people were homeless in this country. This included 2,093 families and 4,404 children, a 17% increase compared to the same time last year. #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #Dublin #Ireland
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Landowners owe councils €50 million as 90% of vacant site levies go unpaid. Intended to prevent land hoarding and accelerate housing development, only €138,335 of €9.6 million owed in 2022 was collected. Thirteen of 31 local authorities issued no demands, and of the 18 that did, only four collected any money. Dublin City Council imposed nearly €4.9 million in levies but collected nothing. My graphic shows the number of vacant and derelict sites highlighted in red in Dublin City. The housing system in Ireland is in crisis, primarily due to ineffective governmental policies. The prolonged dereliction of properties should be considered social vandalism, a crime against the state and the common good. An effective vacant and derelict tax, coupled with a compulsory sales order, could dissuade landlords from hoarding land, particularly sites that have been vacant and derelict for an extended period. It's worth mentioning the latest Department of Housing figures, which show another record in the number of homeless people in Ireland. At the end of June, 14,303 people were homeless in this country. This included 2,093 families and 4,404 children, a 17% increase compared to the same time last year. #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #Dublin #Ireland

Rob Cross

37,852 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

Allowing properties to remain derelict for decades should be considered a crime against the state. Ireland's housing system is in a state of disrepair, primarily due to ineffective Government policies. My graphic reveals the sites featured in today's Irish Times. 'How a site in a sought-after area of Dublin remains derelict after 20 years of inactivity' by Ronan McGreevy. 43-50 Dolphin’s Barn Street. 33-37 Dolphin’s Barn Street. 148-160 South Circular Rd, Player Wills Cigarette Factory and St Teresa’s Gardens. 355 South Circular Road, Rialto Cinema. 103-104 Cork Street, The James Weir Home. #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #Dublin #Ireland
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Allowing properties to remain derelict for decades should be considered a crime against the state. Ireland's housing system is in a state of disrepair, primarily due to ineffective Government policies. My graphic reveals the sites featured in today's Irish Times. 'How a site in a sought-after area of Dublin remains derelict after 20 years of inactivity' by Ronan McGreevy. 43-50 Dolphin’s Barn Street. 33-37 Dolphin’s Barn Street. 148-160 South Circular Rd, Player Wills Cigarette Factory and St Teresa’s Gardens. 355 South Circular Road, Rialto Cinema. 103-104 Cork Street, The James Weir Home. #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #Dublin #Ireland

Rob Cross

89,280 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

This is one of the reasons why the housing system is broken in Ireland. Dublin City Council is missing out on millions of euros in untapped revenue by not applying a 7% annual levy on the market value of vacant sites. As of June 2024, Dublin City Council's Vacant Site Register lists only 38 sites with a combined market value of €124,275,000. Most sites on the register date back to 2017/18. If the council applies the 7% annual levy, they should collect €8,699,250 yearly. Notably, 12 of the 38 vacant sites are owned by Dublin City Council itself, with a combined market value of €57,790,000. If the council applies the 7% annual levy to its own properties, it should pay €4,045,300 yearly. It's worth mentioning that by the end of May, another new record 14,159 people were accessing emergency homeless accommodation in Ireland. One way to view the scale of homelessness is to consider that Hill 16 in Croke Park has a capacity of 13,000 people. In Dublin alone, 10,291 people were homeless—another new record—with 3,233 of those being children. Dublin City Council Vacant Sites Register: #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #HousingCrisis #Dublin #GAA #Ireland
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This is one of the reasons why the housing system is broken in Ireland. Dublin City Council is missing out on millions of euros in untapped revenue by not applying a 7% annual levy on the market value of vacant sites. As of June 2024, Dublin City Council's Vacant Site Register lists only 38 sites with a combined market value of €124,275,000. Most sites on the register date back to 2017/18. If the council applies the 7% annual levy, they should collect €8,699,250 yearly. Notably, 12 of the 38 vacant sites are owned by Dublin City Council itself, with a combined market value of €57,790,000. If the council applies the 7% annual levy to its own properties, it should pay €4,045,300 yearly. It's worth mentioning that by the end of May, another new record 14,159 people were accessing emergency homeless accommodation in Ireland. One way to view the scale of homelessness is to consider that Hill 16 in Croke Park has a capacity of 13,000 people. In Dublin alone, 10,291 people were homeless—another new record—with 3,233 of those being children. Dublin City Council Vacant Sites Register: #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #HousingCrisis #Dublin #GAA #Ireland

Rob Cross

176,119 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

Only in Ireland!😡 In the midst of a housing crisis—with 16,766 people, including 5,274 children, relying on emergency accommodation and likely to hit 17,000 by Christmas- Baggot Street Hospital closed in 1987 and has been vacant for roughly 38 years, yes, 38 years.🙈 How much has the HSE spent on security for Baggot Street Hospital over those 38 years?🤔 “"The building (Baggot Street Hospital) is a protected structure located in a conservation area. The LDA's assessment concluded that significant investment would be required to deliver a residential scheme within this building, making it unviable for affordable housing," said the LDA. Of interest here are some LDA schemes on the HSE books that involve protected structures: Dundrum Central, Dublin (former Central Mental Hospital) – multiple protected structures and an ACA (Architectural Conservation Area) context being redeveloped by LDA. Meath Hospital, Dublin – multiple protected structures being redeveloped by LDA. St Kevin's Hospital, Cork – a former psychiatric hospital complex, protected structure, being redeveloped by LDA. #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #Dublin #Cork #Ireland In my visualisation, red blocks represent some of the Derelict and Vacant Sites in Dublin City.
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Only in Ireland!😡 In the midst of a housing crisis—with 16,766 people, including 5,274 children, relying on emergency accommodation and likely to hit 17,000 by Christmas- Baggot Street Hospital closed in 1987 and has been vacant for roughly 38 years, yes, 38 years.🙈 How much has the HSE spent on security for Baggot Street Hospital over those 38 years?🤔 “"The building (Baggot Street Hospital) is a protected structure located in a conservation area. The LDA's assessment concluded that significant investment would be required to deliver a residential scheme within this building, making it unviable for affordable housing," said the LDA. Of interest here are some LDA schemes on the HSE books that involve protected structures: Dundrum Central, Dublin (former Central Mental Hospital) – multiple protected structures and an ACA (Architectural Conservation Area) context being redeveloped by LDA. Meath Hospital, Dublin – multiple protected structures being redeveloped by LDA. St Kevin's Hospital, Cork – a former psychiatric hospital complex, protected structure, being redeveloped by LDA. #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #Dublin #Cork #Ireland In my visualisation, red blocks represent some of the Derelict and Vacant Sites in Dublin City.

Rob Cross

370,904 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten

It's so-so frustrating to see how dysfunctional Ireland has become when this could be resolved if there was the real political will to make a change for the common good rather than to serve vested interests.😡 In my visualisation, red blocks represent some of the Derelict and Vacant Sites in Cork City. #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #Cork #Ireland
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It's so-so frustrating to see how dysfunctional Ireland has become when this could be resolved if there was the real political will to make a change for the common good rather than to serve vested interests.😡 In my visualisation, red blocks represent some of the Derelict and Vacant Sites in Cork City. #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #Cork #Ireland

Rob Cross

390,551 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten

Ireland's housing system is in a state of disrepair, primarily due to ineffective Government policies. My graphic illustrates 20,116 entire homes listed on Airbnb's short-term letting platform in Ireland. Within Ireland's six Gaeltacht areas of Cork, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, Meath, Mayo and Waterford, there are 6,201 entire Airbnb properties. These properties, along with thousands of long-vacant holiday homes owned by wealthy investors for short-term rentals, are forcing native Irish speakers out of their communities. The resulting housing squeeze has left seasonal workers—including waiters, bar staff, and chefs—unable to find accommodation during a record-breaking housing crisis, with 15,418 people (including 4,675 children) now in emergency housing. #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #Airbnb #Ireland
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Ireland's housing system is in a state of disrepair, primarily due to ineffective Government policies. My graphic illustrates 20,116 entire homes listed on Airbnb's short-term letting platform in Ireland. Within Ireland's six Gaeltacht areas of Cork, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, Meath, Mayo and Waterford, there are 6,201 entire Airbnb properties. These properties, along with thousands of long-vacant holiday homes owned by wealthy investors for short-term rentals, are forcing native Irish speakers out of their communities. The resulting housing squeeze has left seasonal workers—including waiters, bar staff, and chefs—unable to find accommodation during a record-breaking housing crisis, with 15,418 people (including 4,675 children) now in emergency housing. #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #Airbnb #Ireland

Rob Cross

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Only in Ireland🙈 19 South Terrace in Cork City, owned by UCC Building & Estates, has been on the Derelict Sites Register since January 2001. Its market value is €180,000. After nearly 25 years on the Cork City Derelict Site Register, the accumulated levy and interest now totals approximately €861,840. Cork City Derelict Site Register: Derelict Sites Act, 1990 Annual levy: 7% × €180,000 = €12,600 per year. Unpaid levies accrue interest at 1.25% per month. Principal levies (2001–2024): €302,400 Accrued interest: €559,440 Total due now (excluding 2025 levy): €861,840 #DerelictIreland #HousingCrisis #Cork In my visualisation, red blocks represent some of the Derelict and Vacant Sites in Cork City.
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Only in Ireland🙈 19 South Terrace in Cork City, owned by UCC Building & Estates, has been on the Derelict Sites Register since January 2001. Its market value is €180,000. After nearly 25 years on the Cork City Derelict Site Register, the accumulated levy and interest now totals approximately €861,840. Cork City Derelict Site Register: Derelict Sites Act, 1990 Annual levy: 7% × €180,000 = €12,600 per year. Unpaid levies accrue interest at 1.25% per month. Principal levies (2001–2024): €302,400 Accrued interest: €559,440 Total due now (excluding 2025 levy): €861,840 #DerelictIreland #HousingCrisis #Cork In my visualisation, red blocks represent some of the Derelict and Vacant Sites in Cork City.

Rob Cross

64,753 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

Ireland's housing system is in a state of disrepair, primarily due to ineffective Government policies. My graphic illustrates the large number of vacant and derelict properties in Dublin City. It also shows the 4,666 entire houses or apartments currently listed for short-term letting on the Airbnb platform, with a total of 18,649 across Ireland. According to the Department of Housing, 9,671 adults and a record 4,170 children found themselves in emergency accommodation last month. The Government failed to meet its social and affordable housing targets by 2,680 homes last year and significantly underestimated the number of houses needed to be built annually by 17,000. It's widely accepted that Ireland requires up to 50,000 additional houses each year; however, the government's "Housing for All" plan only aims to build an average of 33,000. The 2022 Census shows that the country has 166,752 vacant homes and 66,135 empty holiday homes. Interestingly, nearly a third of these vacant homes (48,387) have been unoccupied long-term since 2016. Predictably, rent has doubled over the past 13 years and house prices have surged by 55%, marking the fastest growth in any major EU economy. Currently, Vulture funds own 1 in 6 mortgages in the Irish housing market, while Cuckoo funds and the State purchase 42% of new homes. This situation has led to a record number of first-time buyers competing for the smallest supply of housing stock in over a decade. Nationally, just over 11,000 homes are available for purchase, a stark contrast to 2012 when 60,000 homes were on the market. To add to the crisis, the income needed to buy a new home in Dublin is €127,000, which surpasses even a TD's basic salary of €108,987. Consequently, 68% of people in their late 20s still live with their parents, a figure that is nearly 26% higher than the EU average of 42.1%. #Dublin #Ireland #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #homeless #Airbnb
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Ireland's housing system is in a state of disrepair, primarily due to ineffective Government policies. My graphic illustrates the large number of vacant and derelict properties in Dublin City. It also shows the 4,666 entire houses or apartments currently listed for short-term letting on the Airbnb platform, with a total of 18,649 across Ireland. According to the Department of Housing, 9,671 adults and a record 4,170 children found themselves in emergency accommodation last month. The Government failed to meet its social and affordable housing targets by 2,680 homes last year and significantly underestimated the number of houses needed to be built annually by 17,000. It's widely accepted that Ireland requires up to 50,000 additional houses each year; however, the government's "Housing for All" plan only aims to build an average of 33,000. The 2022 Census shows that the country has 166,752 vacant homes and 66,135 empty holiday homes. Interestingly, nearly a third of these vacant homes (48,387) have been unoccupied long-term since 2016. Predictably, rent has doubled over the past 13 years and house prices have surged by 55%, marking the fastest growth in any major EU economy. Currently, Vulture funds own 1 in 6 mortgages in the Irish housing market, while Cuckoo funds and the State purchase 42% of new homes. This situation has led to a record number of first-time buyers competing for the smallest supply of housing stock in over a decade. Nationally, just over 11,000 homes are available for purchase, a stark contrast to 2012 when 60,000 homes were on the market. To add to the crisis, the income needed to buy a new home in Dublin is €127,000, which surpasses even a TD's basic salary of €108,987. Consequently, 68% of people in their late 20s still live with their parents, a figure that is nearly 26% higher than the EU average of 42.1%. #Dublin #Ireland #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #homeless #Airbnb

Rob Cross

111,234 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

My graphic illustrates the large number of vacant and derelict properties in Dublin City. It also shows the 4,666 entire houses or apartments currently listed for short-term letting on the Airbnb platform, with a total of 18,649 across Ireland. Landowners owe councils €50 million as 90% of vacant site levies go unpaid. Intended to prevent land hoarding and accelerate housing development, only €138,335 of €9.6 million owed in 2022 was collected. Thirteen of 31 local authorities issued no demands, and of the 18 that did, only four collected any money. Dublin City Council imposed nearly €4.9 million in levies but collected nothing. The prolonged dereliction of properties should be considered social vandalism, a crime against the state and the common good. An effective vacant and derelict tax, coupled with a compulsory sales order, could dissuade landlords from hoarding land, particularly sites that have been vacant and derelict for an extended period. Homelessness in Ireland has reached another new record high, with 14,760 people homeless and relying on emergency accommodation, including 4,561 children from 2,133 families, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Housing. The Housing for All plan, launched by the Irish government in September 2021, is their housing strategy aimed at addressing the country's housing crisis. However, since its implementation, statistics have revealed alarming trends: • Total homelessness increased by 74%, from 8,475 to 14,760. • Homeless adults increased by 66%, from 6,131 to 10,199 . • Homeless children increased by 95%, from 2,344 to 4,561. The 2022 Census shows that the country has 166,752 vacant homes and 66,135 empty holiday homes. Notably, nearly a third of these vacant homes (48,387) have been unoccupied since 2016. Predictably, rent has doubled over the past 13 years and house prices have surged by 55%, marking the fastest growth in any major EU economy. Average rents have soared by 43% compared to pre-Covid levels, with Dublin rents now averaging €2,476. In the capital, a typical three-bed semi-detached home costs €517,333. The average house price in Dublin is rising by €469 per week. To purchase a new home in Dublin priced around €395,000, a first-time buyer typically needs an annual income of at least €77,142 and must also have a minimum deposit of 10%, amounting to around €39,500. This financial barrier helps explain why an estimated 10,600 people left Ireland to live in Australia last year, up from 4,700 the previous year—a staggering 126% increase. This marks the highest level of emigration to Australia since 2013. Currently, vulture funds own 1 in 6 mortgages in the Irish housing market, while cuckoo funds and the State purchase 42% of new homes. This situation has led to a record number of first-time buyers competing for the smallest supply of housing stock in over a decade. Nationally, just over 11,000 homes are available for purchase, a stark contrast to 2012 when 60,000 homes were on the market. A garda and a nurse with a combined salary of €89,000 cannot afford a three-bedroom semi-detached house in greater Dublin. To add to the crisis, the income needed to buy a new home in Dublin is €127,000, which surpasses even a TD's basic salary of €108,987. Consequently, 68% of people in their late 20s still live with their parents, a figure that is nearly 26% higher than the EU average of 42.1%. #Dublin #Ireland #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #homeless #Airbnb #GE2024 #HousingForAll #Election24 #RTEPT
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My graphic illustrates the large number of vacant and derelict properties in Dublin City. It also shows the 4,666 entire houses or apartments currently listed for short-term letting on the Airbnb platform, with a total of 18,649 across Ireland. Landowners owe councils €50 million as 90% of vacant site levies go unpaid. Intended to prevent land hoarding and accelerate housing development, only €138,335 of €9.6 million owed in 2022 was collected. Thirteen of 31 local authorities issued no demands, and of the 18 that did, only four collected any money. Dublin City Council imposed nearly €4.9 million in levies but collected nothing. The prolonged dereliction of properties should be considered social vandalism, a crime against the state and the common good. An effective vacant and derelict tax, coupled with a compulsory sales order, could dissuade landlords from hoarding land, particularly sites that have been vacant and derelict for an extended period. Homelessness in Ireland has reached another new record high, with 14,760 people homeless and relying on emergency accommodation, including 4,561 children from 2,133 families, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Housing. The Housing for All plan, launched by the Irish government in September 2021, is their housing strategy aimed at addressing the country's housing crisis. However, since its implementation, statistics have revealed alarming trends: • Total homelessness increased by 74%, from 8,475 to 14,760. • Homeless adults increased by 66%, from 6,131 to 10,199 . • Homeless children increased by 95%, from 2,344 to 4,561. The 2022 Census shows that the country has 166,752 vacant homes and 66,135 empty holiday homes. Notably, nearly a third of these vacant homes (48,387) have been unoccupied since 2016. Predictably, rent has doubled over the past 13 years and house prices have surged by 55%, marking the fastest growth in any major EU economy. Average rents have soared by 43% compared to pre-Covid levels, with Dublin rents now averaging €2,476. In the capital, a typical three-bed semi-detached home costs €517,333. The average house price in Dublin is rising by €469 per week. To purchase a new home in Dublin priced around €395,000, a first-time buyer typically needs an annual income of at least €77,142 and must also have a minimum deposit of 10%, amounting to around €39,500. This financial barrier helps explain why an estimated 10,600 people left Ireland to live in Australia last year, up from 4,700 the previous year—a staggering 126% increase. This marks the highest level of emigration to Australia since 2013. Currently, vulture funds own 1 in 6 mortgages in the Irish housing market, while cuckoo funds and the State purchase 42% of new homes. This situation has led to a record number of first-time buyers competing for the smallest supply of housing stock in over a decade. Nationally, just over 11,000 homes are available for purchase, a stark contrast to 2012 when 60,000 homes were on the market. A garda and a nurse with a combined salary of €89,000 cannot afford a three-bedroom semi-detached house in greater Dublin. To add to the crisis, the income needed to buy a new home in Dublin is €127,000, which surpasses even a TD's basic salary of €108,987. Consequently, 68% of people in their late 20s still live with their parents, a figure that is nearly 26% higher than the EU average of 42.1%. #Dublin #Ireland #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #homeless #Airbnb #GE2024 #HousingForAll #Election24 #RTEPT

Rob Cross

46,353 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Ireland's housing system is not fit for purpose as it fails to deter vulture funds from buying properties that could be homes for individual buyers. On May 20, 2021, the Irish Government introduced a 10% stamp duty on bulk purchases of residential houses. This measure aimed to discourage large-scale acquisitions by investors and vulture funds. However, the policy has two notable exemptions: bulk buying of apartments in multi-storey buildings with grouped access, and purchases by local authorities and approved housing bodies. These entities are not subject to the 10% stamp duty on bulk purchases of residential houses. This is one of the reasons why the housing system is broken in Ireland. Deutsche Bank's €800 billion investment arm fund has acquired 85% (46 homes) in Belcamp Manor, Dublin 17 for €24.5 million. Originally intended for individual buyers, these properties were being advertised for rent at €3,175 per month (€38,100 per year) by a London-based real estate investment fund on It is no surprise that in the past 13 years, rent in Ireland has doubled, and house prices have increased by 55%, making it the fastest growth in any major EU economy. Currently, vulture funds own 1 in 6 mortgages in the Irish housing market, while Cuckoo funds and the State purchase 42% of new homes. This leaves a record number of first-time buyers competing for the lowest supply of housing stock nationwide in over a decade. There are just over 11,000 homes available for purchase nationally, the fewest since 2012 when 60,000 homes were on the market. The 2022 Census reveals that there are 166,752 vacant homes and 66,135 vacant holiday homes across the country. Out of the vacant homes, almost a third (48,387) have been vacant long-term since 2016 and remain unused. Additionally, the current salary required to buy a new home in Dublin is €127,000, which exceeds even a TD's basic salary of €108,987. Meanwhile, in December 2023, there were 18,648 entire houses/apartments available on the short-term letting platform Airbnb in Ireland. This includes 4,666 listings in Dublin City whilst the number of people living in emergency accommodation reached another record high of 14,429 in July—including 2,096 families (up 14%) and 4,401 children (a 15% rise since July 2023). In Dublin alone, 10,487 people were homeless—another new record—with 3,289 of those being children. #Dublin #Ireland #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #homeless #Airbnb
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Ireland's housing system is not fit for purpose as it fails to deter vulture funds from buying properties that could be homes for individual buyers. On May 20, 2021, the Irish Government introduced a 10% stamp duty on bulk purchases of residential houses. This measure aimed to discourage large-scale acquisitions by investors and vulture funds. However, the policy has two notable exemptions: bulk buying of apartments in multi-storey buildings with grouped access, and purchases by local authorities and approved housing bodies. These entities are not subject to the 10% stamp duty on bulk purchases of residential houses. This is one of the reasons why the housing system is broken in Ireland. Deutsche Bank's €800 billion investment arm fund has acquired 85% (46 homes) in Belcamp Manor, Dublin 17 for €24.5 million. Originally intended for individual buyers, these properties were being advertised for rent at €3,175 per month (€38,100 per year) by a London-based real estate investment fund on It is no surprise that in the past 13 years, rent in Ireland has doubled, and house prices have increased by 55%, making it the fastest growth in any major EU economy. Currently, vulture funds own 1 in 6 mortgages in the Irish housing market, while Cuckoo funds and the State purchase 42% of new homes. This leaves a record number of first-time buyers competing for the lowest supply of housing stock nationwide in over a decade. There are just over 11,000 homes available for purchase nationally, the fewest since 2012 when 60,000 homes were on the market. The 2022 Census reveals that there are 166,752 vacant homes and 66,135 vacant holiday homes across the country. Out of the vacant homes, almost a third (48,387) have been vacant long-term since 2016 and remain unused. Additionally, the current salary required to buy a new home in Dublin is €127,000, which exceeds even a TD's basic salary of €108,987. Meanwhile, in December 2023, there were 18,648 entire houses/apartments available on the short-term letting platform Airbnb in Ireland. This includes 4,666 listings in Dublin City whilst the number of people living in emergency accommodation reached another record high of 14,429 in July—including 2,096 families (up 14%) and 4,401 children (a 15% rise since July 2023). In Dublin alone, 10,487 people were homeless—another new record—with 3,289 of those being children. #Dublin #Ireland #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #homeless #Airbnb

Rob Cross

93,335 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

This is one of the reasons why the housing system is broken in Ireland. Deutsche Bank's €800 billion investment arm fund has acquired 85% (46 homes) in Belcamp Manor, Dublin 17 for €24.5 million. Originally intended for individual buyers, these properties are now being advertised for rent at €3,175 per month (€38,100 per year) by a London-based real estate investment fund on It is no surprise that in the past 13 years, rent in Ireland has doubled, and house prices have increased by 55%, making it the fastest growth in any major EU economy. Currently, vulture funds own 1 in 6 mortgages in the Irish housing market, while Cuckoo funds and the State purchase 42% of new homes. This leaves a record number of first-time buyers competing for the lowest supply of housing stock nationwide in over a decade. There are just over 11,000 homes available for purchase nationally, the fewest since 2012 when 60,000 homes were on the market. The 2022 Census reveals that there are 166,752 vacant homes and 66,135 vacant holiday homes across the country. Out of the vacant homes, almost a third (48,387) have been vacant long-term since 2016 and remain unused. Additionally, the current salary required to buy a new home in Dublin is €127,000, which exceeds even a TD's basic salary of €108,987. Meanwhile, in December 2023, there were 18,648 entire houses/apartments available on the short-term letting platform Airbnb in Ireland. This includes 4,666 listings in Dublin City whilst there is a record-breaking number of 13,514 people, including 4,105 children, who are currently accessing emergency accommodation. #Dublin #Ireland #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #homeless #Airbnb
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This is one of the reasons why the housing system is broken in Ireland. Deutsche Bank's €800 billion investment arm fund has acquired 85% (46 homes) in Belcamp Manor, Dublin 17 for €24.5 million. Originally intended for individual buyers, these properties are now being advertised for rent at €3,175 per month (€38,100 per year) by a London-based real estate investment fund on It is no surprise that in the past 13 years, rent in Ireland has doubled, and house prices have increased by 55%, making it the fastest growth in any major EU economy. Currently, vulture funds own 1 in 6 mortgages in the Irish housing market, while Cuckoo funds and the State purchase 42% of new homes. This leaves a record number of first-time buyers competing for the lowest supply of housing stock nationwide in over a decade. There are just over 11,000 homes available for purchase nationally, the fewest since 2012 when 60,000 homes were on the market. The 2022 Census reveals that there are 166,752 vacant homes and 66,135 vacant holiday homes across the country. Out of the vacant homes, almost a third (48,387) have been vacant long-term since 2016 and remain unused. Additionally, the current salary required to buy a new home in Dublin is €127,000, which exceeds even a TD's basic salary of €108,987. Meanwhile, in December 2023, there were 18,648 entire houses/apartments available on the short-term letting platform Airbnb in Ireland. This includes 4,666 listings in Dublin City whilst there is a record-breaking number of 13,514 people, including 4,105 children, who are currently accessing emergency accommodation. #Dublin #Ireland #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #homeless #Airbnb

Rob Cross

327,619 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

The fridge is on, but there’s no one home.😡 The CSO in Q4 2024 has classified 70,149 dwellings (including holiday homes) as vacant, based on low electricity consumption of around 2 kWh per day (enough to power a medium-sized fridge for a day). It’s crazy that this is tolerated in the middle of a housing crisis, with yet another record of over 17,308 people in emergency accommodation last month, including 5,457 children. Plus, the Simon Community estimate as many as 290,000 people in Ireland are likely to be experiencing hidden homelessness, as friends or family are increasingly relied upon to provide accommodation for others. Hidden homelessness refers to individuals without a secure, permanent home who are not visible on the streets or in official statistics, often "couch-surfing," sharing overcrowded housing, or staying in squats. This is not normal and cannot be accepted. We need urgent action to prevent evictions and expand housing supply, and we can start by utilising these vacant houses. After all, it was called a 'national emergency' by Leo Varadkar back in 2018, when the homeless figure was 10,000. #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #Ireland
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The fridge is on, but there’s no one home.😡 The CSO in Q4 2024 has classified 70,149 dwellings (including holiday homes) as vacant, based on low electricity consumption of around 2 kWh per day (enough to power a medium-sized fridge for a day). It’s crazy that this is tolerated in the middle of a housing crisis, with yet another record of over 17,308 people in emergency accommodation last month, including 5,457 children. Plus, the Simon Community estimate as many as 290,000 people in Ireland are likely to be experiencing hidden homelessness, as friends or family are increasingly relied upon to provide accommodation for others. Hidden homelessness refers to individuals without a secure, permanent home who are not visible on the streets or in official statistics, often "couch-surfing," sharing overcrowded housing, or staying in squats. This is not normal and cannot be accepted. We need urgent action to prevent evictions and expand housing supply, and we can start by utilising these vacant houses. After all, it was called a 'national emergency' by Leo Varadkar back in 2018, when the homeless figure was 10,000. #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #Ireland

Rob Cross

35,096 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

It's frustrating to see how dysfunctional Ireland has become. Here's one example: The owner of two derelict Victorian houses at 19 and 21 Connaught Street, Phibsborough in Dublin 7, boarded them up in 2012. A compulsory purchase order came into force in April 2019. The council bought the houses for €350,000 each, hoping to have them back in use the following year. But six years later, these properties remain derelict—in a much worse state than before. Meanwhile, the original owner, who lives in a nearby house on Connaught Street, has €700,000 (your money) in his back pocket. The council is left with two crumbling properties on its books.🙈 One solution: Ireland's local authorities lack the resources to restore derelict and vacant properties, so they should place CPO properties on the market with leasehold agreements for the common good. The Scottish Land Commission has proposed Compulsory Sales Orders (CSOs) to give local authorities the power to force the sale of long-term derelict land or buildings via public auction or tender. If the property is truly abandoned and has no known owner, it is then transferred to the state. Ref: Two derelict Victorian houses at 19 and 21 Connaught Street (Irish Times): #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #Dublin #Ireland
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It's frustrating to see how dysfunctional Ireland has become. Here's one example: The owner of two derelict Victorian houses at 19 and 21 Connaught Street, Phibsborough in Dublin 7, boarded them up in 2012. A compulsory purchase order came into force in April 2019. The council bought the houses for €350,000 each, hoping to have them back in use the following year. But six years later, these properties remain derelict—in a much worse state than before. Meanwhile, the original owner, who lives in a nearby house on Connaught Street, has €700,000 (your money) in his back pocket. The council is left with two crumbling properties on its books.🙈 One solution: Ireland's local authorities lack the resources to restore derelict and vacant properties, so they should place CPO properties on the market with leasehold agreements for the common good. The Scottish Land Commission has proposed Compulsory Sales Orders (CSOs) to give local authorities the power to force the sale of long-term derelict land or buildings via public auction or tender. If the property is truly abandoned and has no known owner, it is then transferred to the state. Ref: Two derelict Victorian houses at 19 and 21 Connaught Street (Irish Times): #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #Dublin #Ireland

Rob Cross

70,992 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten